Residence Life - the New Hampshire Institute of Art

Residence Life
2016-2017
www.nhia.edu
Join our community of artists in newly renovated housing that’s close to shops, entertainment and school!
WELCOME TO RESIDENCE LIFE AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE INSTITUTE OF ART
Immerse yourself in a world devoted to inspiring great work. Living at the New Hampshire Institute of Art puts you in the heart of
a thriving community of passionate artists. In our residence halls, you’ll forge connections with students working in a wide range of
disciplines. You’ll exchange ideas, share inspiration, and create new and exciting opportunities for collaboration. You’ll build connections
that will last far beyond your NHIA experience, continuing to excite your craft for the rest of your life.
Each of our unique residence halls is located just steps from the NHIA campus, putting you right next door to classes, studio spaces, and
galleries. Our location in the heart of downtown Manchester, NH, means the amenities of the city are just around the corner. You’ll be an
easy walk away from shops, restaurants, cafes and night spots. Catch a quick ride to world-class concert venues and sporting arenas.
Hop on a bus to day-trip to Boston, or escape into the pristine NH countryside, only a few minutes’ drive down the road.
NHIA residence halls are all safe and secure, with on-site resident assistants and an active, involved residence life staff committed to
supporting both your academic and personal needs.
Forge new friendships. Broaden your horizons. You’ll find NHIA an inspiring place to call home.
OUR RESIDENCE HALLS
All residence halls feature free wireless Internet access, and washers and dryers. Pets are not permitted in any NHIA residence hall.
Emotional Support animals are only allowed in Institute Hall. Accommodation documentation and approval by The Disability Services
Coordinator- is required prior to move in.
INSTITUTE HALL
Living at Institute Hall comes with an added bonus: free membership to the
Downtown Manchester YMCA, located just downstairs. That means residence
at this co-ed, traditional hall also gives you access to a full-size gym, indoor
pool, sauna and more. The hall houses 59 students in both single and
double rooms. Meet up in the lounge or show off your culinary skills in the
kitchen. Each floor has men’s and women’s bathrooms. Student furnishings
include a twin bed, desk, chair and dresser, some rooms have closets or
wardrobes. Institute Hall is ADA complaint and has elevator service but not
air conditioning.
LOWELL HALL
Go green at Lowell Hall, NHIA’s newest residence hall. Built in 2009 at 88
Lowell Street, this remarkable building is solar-powered and features a green
roof, geothermal well, and rainwater collection system, making it NHIA’s
most sustainable facility. The hall houses 54 men and women in suite-style
double rooms, which share a bathroom with an adjoining suite. Students are
responsible for paper supplies and cleaning of this shared suite bath. Unwind
in our 6th floor common lounge, enjoying stunning views of the city, or get
creative in the shared kitchen. The Lowell boasts air conditioning, studio
space and is ADA-compliant with elevator service. Furnishings include a twin
bed, desk, chair, and dresser.
PLAZA HALL
Get central at Plaza Hall, located at 1000 Elm Street in one of downtown
Manchester’s hippest neighborhoods. Newly renovated with hardwood floors,
skylights, new paint, room configurations, and common lounge and kitchen
space, the Plaza is only steps from coffee shops, galleries, theaters, fitness
facilities, shops and restaurants. The building houses 101 men and women in
single and double rooms, with NHIA’s dining facility located right next door.
Does inspiration strike at midnight? No worries – studio space is available in
the building 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Furnishings include a twin
bed, desk, chair, and dresser. Each floor has men’s and women’s bathrooms.
Plaza hall is air-conditioned.
Manchester Campus | 148 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03104
Sharon Arts Center Campus | 457 NH Route 123, Sharon, NH 03458
(603) 623-0313 | admissions@nhia.edu | www.nhia.edu
The New Hampshire Institute of Art is NASAD and NEASC accredited.
Residence Life
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HAMPSHIRE HOUSE
Live in a piece of local history at Hampshire House, a converted Victorian
home on Walnut Street, just steps from NHIA’s French Building. Hampshire
House includes space for 36 junior or senior-year students in both
single and double rooms, some with private bathrooms. This elegant
building features a common lounge and kitchen as well as a parlor with
a piano. Shared studio space is located right on site, as well as free
laundry facilities. Do your studying on the hall’s grand porch, or host
gathering in the courtyard and garden. Please note that Hampshire House
does not include an elevator and is not air-conditioned. Furnishings include
a twin bed, desk, chair, and dresser, Some rooms have closets and/or
wardrobes. Bathrooms are gender neutral. Space in Hampshire House may
be offered to sophomores if available. Hampshire House is a gender neutral
residence hall.
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ROOM AND ROOMMATE ASSIGNMENTS
Housing assignments for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors is completed through a housing lottery system. Rising sophomores,
juniors and seniors may choose to reside in their current housing assignment location or they may enter the housing lottery process. The
housing lottery process takes place in March. Rising seniors will have priority during the housing lottery process.
Note: All prices are per-occupant, per-semester. All freshmen and sophomore students are required to live in college-sponsored housing.
Students who maintain a permanent address within 50 miles of the college may be exempt from this requirement. All freshmen and
sophomore students living in the residence halls are required to be on 19-meal plan. Juniors and seniors who live on campus are required
to have a meal plan, but may choose either the standard 19-meal plan or 10-meal plan option.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michele Tracia
Dean of Student Affairs
603-836-2510
MicheleTracia@nhia.edu
Jillian Salsbury ‘13
Student Affairs Administrator
603-836-2527
JillianSalsbury@nhia.edu
Benjamin Hjelm ’13
Area Coordinator
603-836-2554
BenjaminDHjelm@nhia.edu
Cameo Bixby-Clemons ’15
Resident Director
603-836-2554
CameoBixby-Clemons@nhia.edu
About New Hampshire Institute of Art
The New Hampshire Institute of Art (NHIA) is the oldest and largest non-profit art and design college in New Hampshire, founded in 1898
as the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences. Today, NHIA has grown to become the third largest art and design college in all of New
England. Regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on Higher Education and
nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design (NASAD), NHIA offers undergraduate (BFA), graduate
(MFA, MAT, and MAAE), and community education programs serving over 2,000 students annually. NHIA’s academic and administrative
programs and residence halls are housed in 11 buildings spread throughout downtown Manchester with additional studio and exhibition
facilities located in Sharon and Peterborough, New Hampshire.
NHIA is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges (NEASC). NHIA is also a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD).
Manchester Campus | 148 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03104
Sharon Arts Center Campus | 457 NH Route 123, Sharon, NH 03458
(603) 623-0313 | admissions@nhia.edu | www.nhia.edu
The New Hampshire Institute of Art is NASAD and NEASC accredited.
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